Steak au Poivre with Red-Wine Sauce

Sprinkle the steak with salt to taste and rub in the pepper. Brown on all sides in the oil. Cook for thirty or forty minutes, to the desired doneness.

Transfer the steak to a warm serving platter and pour off the fat from the skillet. Add one tablespoon of the butter and the shallots to the skillet. Add the wine and stir to dissolve brown particles on